The clutch doesn’t add tension. It adds resistance to the cage, stopping it bouncing. There is no extra tension on the chain

@notserpmale03

3 жыл бұрын

Bro tension and resistance are so damn close in words I’m not sure why you’ve got your panties in a wad about it. “WaH TeNsIoN OnLy ApLiEs To ThE ChAiN” And bruh let me tell you, more resistance to the cage ultimately means more tension on the chain, not static tension, but it’s eventual tension. Sorry bro this comment just struck a nerve because this is a completely satisfactory video and you’re just dogging on it for no good reason.

@stevefarrimond

3 жыл бұрын

@@notserpmale03 there is no extra tension on the chain. There is more resistance to movement of the cage. Simple. Or seemingly not. Bro

@cart6r

3 жыл бұрын

@@notserpmale03 we get it bro you’re down bad so you need to simp in the KZread comments

@notserpmale03

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevefarrimond no. There is. When the chain pulls on the cage, tension is applied by the cage. It is not primary tension, but yes there is secondary tension.

@stevefarrimond

3 жыл бұрын

@@notserpmale03 call it what you want. Clutch engaged or not, the cage spring tension is the same. However, clutch engaged, the cage has more resistance to movement.

If this were a french company you would start with one revolution and then do a dozen more.

@1911Zoey

2 жыл бұрын

Spicy. Just like how I like it. Lol

@sathyaki

Жыл бұрын

My man knows his World history!

Thank you. I’ve been wondering what the heck that little piece of plastic was for weeks after I got my Commencal MTB. Glad this video popped up!

@simonlinser8286

Жыл бұрын

Commencal! I have one but ive never seen another. Great bike! So solid. My favorite bike ive ever owned. (DJ maxmax)

I didn’t wonder about the lever but didn’t know about the adjustment thank you!

That’s a REALLY dirty cassette. Dude. Your bike is your friend. A clean friend is a happy friend.

@tonyb9735

Жыл бұрын

A dirty friend is much more fun though ;-)

Thank's a lot, now I can use it on my shimano tourney

@Ubions

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@derfuqxd

2 жыл бұрын

😂

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@tushardixit5867

2 жыл бұрын

Relatable to me 😅

Oh wow! I've riding Shimano derailleurs for years and never knew there was a clutch adjustment bolt. Thanks!

@shiny_446

3 жыл бұрын

Only xt/xtr on deore and slx you need to open the cap

@batvette

2 жыл бұрын

Its only on newer bikes because of the huge size cassettes they use now

Nice! i've dicovered this switch 2 days ago while cleaning the bike, i would have tried to search the function otherwise, but an awesome coinsidence that i stumbled upon your video, thank you ver much ^-^

@Vlad-kf7hw

2 жыл бұрын

@@martian386 a bike should be cleaned regularly in my opinion though, it will get you more fun if well maintained :)

I have been looking for an explanation of that switch for weeks! Thanks

@markhelifreak

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah but she explains it wrong, see top comment ;)

@zjedinite

6 ай бұрын

Wait so which way do I ride it on? Up or down? Another comment said up and now you got me wondering 🤔

Straightforward answer to my question. Thanks 👍😎

Very helpful video. Thanks so much.

“If you have a Shimano derailleur, you might wonder what this does” Me looking at my Shimano Alcera derailleur searching for that clutch

If you have a Shimano 12sp derailleur... CHECK THE CLUTCH HAS GREASE!!! My 2020 bought XT 12sp apparently had none and seized after only 200 miles and only 2 hand washes (no pressure wash). Entire clutch was rusted and seized, the aluminum bolt that holds the clutch axle came off striped, so will be about 20 days down when my new cage maybe arrives this week (with bolt) from Taiwan.. all Shimano 12sp derailleurs are backordered everywhere..

The adjustment screw is really sensitive. Full turns are too coarse of an adjustment; instead, use 1/8 or 1/4 turns.

@th_js

3 жыл бұрын

On older SRAM roller bearing clutches, yes.

"Pull the lever"! "Wrong leverrrrr!"

That RD took a beating

You only get that adjustment screw on the xt and xtr derailleurs and even then don’t change the factory setting, it’s only for when the clutch wears a bit so you can retighten it.

@fuegor109

3 жыл бұрын

Thats for tighten the clutch if its to soft

@Sawyer_202

3 жыл бұрын

@@fuegor109 yeah which only happens when the clutch wears

@Relaw14

3 жыл бұрын

I was going to say I would be amazed if I somehow missed a lever on my derailleur for over a year and a half. Turns out it just doesn't have it.

@fuegor109

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sawyer_202 no, thats if its to soft and the chain makes noise, seems like u dont know about derailleurs

@Sawyer_202

3 жыл бұрын

@@fuegor109 which happens when the clutch wears lol

Thanks Syd. Good info!

Wow transmission very clean

2 years ago I was Just still riding my a clutch type derailleur but off and changed my cog 4 times today I realized why my cog's teeth were rubbing faster then a freewheel

@simont3686

3 жыл бұрын

I had a stroke trying to read this.

@itsvedanshstunts2658

3 жыл бұрын

@@simont3686 mmm. Heart stroke ??

I had no idea the clutch on my grx rear mech was adjustable. TIL! Thanks!

Only if it added tension to the chain and not the cage

Syd, you're awesome!

So it’s a very good tip BUT you loosened the screw not tightened. But hey, I’m an asshole at times. Good tip thanks!

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

No one was supposed to notice that 😉.

I just got a new bike today wondering what does that lever does. Thanx for showing us

Thanks

When I bought my first one by no one told me about that. I figured it out when my derailleur got loose.

Thanks great tip

When i was a kid.. I hated chains and sprockets. Lol

Nice, I will check this, hehe. I know there's a clutch there, which I may have switched off when I took the wheel off, the other day.

Greetings from Poland!

I never knew you could tension and I tension it 👍

I accidentally left my xt clutch off. Didnt really notice any extra noise but it does shift easier😅

@sydfixesbikes

2 ай бұрын

It depends a lot on the trails you're riding whether or not the clutch helps with chain slap. And if it is significantly easier to shift with it turned off, you may be due for a cable and housing replacement.

I think some models you actually have to take the clutch cover off to adjust the tension. Just remove the 3 small screws and the cover and you will find the same adjustment screw as with the higher models

@psytastic2215

2 жыл бұрын

I have a higher end model and it is not much different.

I use that for chain fix ups

Eddie hall 900 turns later

only xt and xtr that has rubber cup to tight the tensioner

I have this one but I didn’t how to adjust.

Check how strong is the clutch. It needs to bo tighten with a nM wrench...

problem is my meaty fingers can push a bowling ball uphill so how am i supposed to guess what finger tight is🤔

Thanks. Just got a new bike and this video explained a lot! 👍🏻 But… am I supposed to keep the clutch in the ON-position when riding? Is it only turned OFF for maintenance? And only

@sydfixesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Yup, always on unless removing the rear wheel

Why is your cassette so dirty? I did know this but the tightening tip I didn’t know so the will come in handy

Is it left handed thread or did she just not know wtf she was doing at first?

bicycle maintenance just makes me think there should be an engineering degree on it

Is this a trek remedy 8 xt? I’m gonna geek out my bike is being used as an example 🥺

@lukasvajbar7519

3 жыл бұрын

I have trek remedy 8 2013 too, i cant hear anything in forest but at stairs when i go faster, its loud af, i gonna try to repair it

@kieran1780

3 жыл бұрын

@@lukasvajbar7519 sweet they’re awesome bikes

@bananasstuff3344

2 жыл бұрын

Not it is not.

Thanks but some of us don't have such fanciness on our bikes yet.

What if you have very strong fingers?

Only available for XT and XTR on SLX and DEORE must remove the part that Covers clutch mechanism 😢

Actually i could definitly use the clutch and cleaned properly with my wet clean oil given to me by my good friend lance armstrong his shop is where i drop my bike off every weekend to be properly cleaned Thanks Syd thomas from Austin

I fix and donate bikes to the Salvation Army so people in the shelter have bikes to sign out so I'm guessing this is an expensive bike I'll never work on but appreciate the tip. I started this when I was in one of their shelters and found a neglected Trek mountain bike in a dumpster so if you got any old bikes take them their as it'll definitely help someone that needs it.

Yo tengo Sram GX lunar 😁

Poor me using shimano torney derailleur on 9 speed 11-36 cessete:-)

I have no words....

If you own a clutch derailleur and don't know how to use it you are the definition of 'all the gear and no idea'

Nice

What's it used for tho

OR it could be used when the spring doesn't have enough tension,mine just give me a smiling face

Hmmm I always wonder what that for!!! 😂

anyone else notice the fact that she loosened the bolt

Can you shift with the clutch on ???

@sydfixesbikes

9 ай бұрын

Yes, you should always have the clutch on unless you are removing your rear wheel

Please keep your chain clean 🙏

So what is the true intentions of a clutch, is it to increase tension and decrease chain slack but if so wouldn't a chain stay protection do the same?

@sydfixesbikes

2 жыл бұрын

It's to increase tension and keep the chain from falling off as easily.

@batvette

2 жыл бұрын

@@sydfixesbikes I dont think it increases tension. It limits movement of the cage, which would mean it prevents insufficient tension.

its called...the shadow

Que pata de cambio es esa?

What if i have a giant finger?

Is that a slip clutch for racing?

Shimano is thr best

Shimano still lagging behind with no locking clutch

Yow zee is the best for me💪

bike's are becoming so advanced...what happened to just a chain on a gear with pedals?😂

@bananasstuff3344

2 жыл бұрын

Progress, riding harder, and most importantly, utility.

Im just wondering, if your not riding in a situation needing the the clutch does it take less energy to ride with it off? Your channel is awsome bye the way!

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

It *might* take slightly less force to push the shift lever, but didn't affect the pedaling efficiency and levers are designed to be used for clutch derailleurs nowadays, so it's better to just leave it on. Especially because it's easy to forgot to turn back on.

@chrishorbatt3504

3 жыл бұрын

@@sydfixesbikes i really meant pedalling, is there maybe some lost effort pedalling against the higher spring force, but really what difference could there be?

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Nope, no difference because once you're in a specific gear, there isn't any chain movement happening. If you had an oval chainring, I could potentially see there being some resistance when pedaling, but not with a normal setup!

@th_js

3 жыл бұрын

@@sydfixesbikes I ride an oval and I can not tell any difference in terms of efficiency with the clutch turned on or off.

@cookiemonster15781

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrishorbatt3504 It doesn’t effect pedalling efficiency but it “can” effect shifting smoothness

If I tighten that bolt or the clutch will that affect my shifting performance?

@sydfixesbikes

Жыл бұрын

If you tighten it too much, it will make your shifter lever harder to push. But the levels are designed nowadays for clutch derailleurs, so as long as you don't over tighten it it shouldn't negatively affect the performance.

I have an unknown year giant talon XL frame and 29er I just bought used. I don’t know much about bikes so if someone can be so kind… would be much appreciated. So I need new brakes, rotors. How do I make sure that whatever brakes and rotors I buy will fit? Also, I need new shifters and derailer and how to tell what will fit my bike. I need a rear wheel too because it’s slightly bent but it works for now. Other than that bike works pretty well although there is a clicking in second gear out of the 3 big ones. I keep it on the biggest gear to make that go away but just last night there is a low click, more like a thump sound coming from left pedal cranking side with every pedal rotation. My guess is a bearing? Anyways, thanks again if you take the time to help me potentially diagnose my issues.

@samuelmathews6120

Жыл бұрын

Also I’d like to swap a a single sprocket up front. And again, how do I figure out fitment?

👏👏👏🙌🙌

I would marry this girl...

I broke my clutch lever off on a dh run

what is negative effects of it ? because I’ld use it on all the time

@sydfixesbikes

11 ай бұрын

Yes, it should be on all the time unless you're removing your wheel.

So lever on or off why a choice?

@Max-ek6nn

3 жыл бұрын

Its easier to take out the rear wheel with the clutch off

Isnt it for making chain repairs easier? 😄 It feels like multitool

@yongling9825

3 жыл бұрын

That's for SRAM's rear derailleurs, which have a button that locks the cage straight. Their clutch is constantly active.

Some great content finally!

Can i shift gears normally with the clutch on?

@sydfixesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the clutch should be on at all times unless you're removing your rear wheel or servicing your clutch.

Do you flip the switch on when you’re riding on road

@sydfixesbikes

Жыл бұрын

The switch should always be on unless you're removing your rear wheel or servicing the derailleur

Once you have a clutch, why would you turn it off outside of maintenance purposes?

@sydfixesbikes

Жыл бұрын

You shouldn't. We leave ours on all the time unless we're removing the rear wheel.

@heyman8820

3 ай бұрын

​@sydfixesbikes so it's for maintenance purposes only? You could of mentioned it in the video.

Respect from Algeria 🇩🇿 ❤️

Neither of mine have this

Beauty queen

My shimano rear derailleur doesn’t come with a clutch.

@fuegor109

3 жыл бұрын

Its cheap

@sherwinsacil9393

3 жыл бұрын

Its probably an entry level rd like tourney,altus,acera,alivio the midrange has it like deore and high end

@imjustinjong3939

3 жыл бұрын

@@sherwinsacil9393 I suppose so

I find that my Shimano deore shifts better with the clutch off.

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like it might need to be adjusted or you might need to replace the cable and housing.

@childdestroyer6939

3 жыл бұрын

@@sydfixesbikes thanks

@hc5816

3 жыл бұрын

@@childdestroyer6939 the added tension from the clutch makes shifting harder. Completely normal

@cookiemonster15781

3 жыл бұрын

@@childdestroyer6939 What she said is wrong, that’s completely normal and obvious because it restricts the cages movement so when you shift its a much stiffer movement than what it’s like without it on.

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

He said "shifts better" not "is easier to shift". Those are two different things. The derailleurs are designed to be shifted *with* the clutch on, so shouldn't "shift better" with the clutch off. Shifting is *slightly* more difficult with the clutch turned on (because of the increased tension) but the longer lever paddles are designed to make up for that increased resistance

my local bike mechanic put it on permanent on . is that ok ?

@sherwinsacil9393

3 жыл бұрын

No you need to be able to adjust it or switch it to on or off

Where's that clutch at

Righty Tighty Lefty Loosey 😉

I have a shimano deore xt but no lever

@sydfixesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

If your derailleur is more than 4 or 5 years old, it might not. Newer XTs have the clutch though.

Dang thanks a lot I spent $2500 on a bike and didn’t know what that was thanks a lot😑

Is it healthy to keep your cluch on or

@sydfixesbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Always keep it on unless you're removing your rear wheel.

Ohh woww i just want to ride with you😁

@felonfrank2689

3 жыл бұрын

keep it in ur pants homie

I've had Shimano just about every bike and I've never seen that lever matter of fact I just ran down to the basement where I have 2 bikes with Shimano derailleur and no lever.

@tonyb9735

Жыл бұрын

I think they are only on relatively recent XT and XTR mountain bike derailleurs. I don't have one on my older 9 speed XT.

Oh should I leave my clutch on all the time

@sydfixesbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Yup

Nope. Never wondered.

Try cleaning and lubing your chain and sprockets before fixing something that isn't broke.

@fuegor109

3 жыл бұрын

She isn t fixing anything dude tf

Can you still shift even if the clutch is on?

@justinnicholeonda3062

Жыл бұрын

Like will if nkt damage the derailer?

@sydfixesbikes

Жыл бұрын

You should have the clutch ON unless you're removing the rear wheel. It decreases the likelihood of dropping your chain and it's designed to be on when riding.